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YG14 EXJ

2014 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 EXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 80,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,288 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 38,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,049 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

covers fitted top and underside

Fail 4 May 2017 25,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

covers fitted top and underside

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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YG14 EXJ is a 2014 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG14 EXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG14 EXJ registered?

YG14 EXJ is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 May 2014.

Is YG14 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG14 EXJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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